TO: | Freedom of Information Commission |
FROM: | Thomas A. Hennick |
RE: | Minutes of the Commission’s regular meeting of January 11, 2012 |
A regular meeting of the Freedom of Information Commission was held on January 11, 2012, in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut. The meeting convened at 2:13 p.m. with the following Commissioners present:
Commissioner Norma E. Riess, presiding
Commissioner Sherman D. London
Commissioner Owen P. Eagan
Commissioner Jay Shaw
Commissioner Jonathan J. Einhorn
Commissioner Sean K. McElligott
Commissioner Norma E. Riess, presiding
Commissioner Sherman D. London
Commissioner Owen P. Eagan
Commissioner Jay Shaw
Commissioner Jonathan J. Einhorn
Commissioner Sean K. McElligott
Also present were staff members, Colleen M. Murphy, Mary E. Schwind, Clifton A. Leonhardt, Victor R. Perpetua, Tracie C. Brown, Kathleen R. Ross, Lisa F. Siegel, Valicia D. Harmon, Paula S. Pearlman, Cindy Cannata and Thomas A. Hennick.
Those in attendance were informed that the Commission does not ordinarily record the remarks made at its meetings, but will do so on request.
The Commissioners unanimously voted to adopt the minutes of the Commission’s regular meeting of December 14, 2011.
Executive Director Colleen M. Murphy administered the oath of office to new commissioner Sean K. McElligott.
Brandon Holloway v. State of Connecticut, Department of Correction, Cheshire Correctional Institution; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction |
Brandon Holloway participated via speakerphone. The Commissioners unanimously voted to adopt the Hearing Officer’s Report. Attorney James Neil appeared on behalf of the respondents. The proceedings were recorded digitally.
Vernal Morgan v. State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; Northern Correctional Institution; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction |
The Commissioners unanimously voted to adopt the Hearing Officer’s Report.
Vernal Morgan v. State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; Northern Correctional Insutitution; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction |
The Commissioners unanimously voted to adopt the Hearing Officer’s Report.
Vernal Morgan v. Freedom of Information Liaison, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction |
The Commissioners unanimously voted to adopt the Hearing Officer’s Report.
Anthony Torres v. Joan Ellis, Freedom of Information Administrator, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction |
Anthony Torres participated via speakerphone. Attorney James Neil appeared on behalf of the respondents. The Commissioners unanimously voted to adopt the Hearing Officer’s Report. The proceedings were recorded digitally.
Anthony Torres v. Dannel P. Malloy, Governor, State of Connecticut, Office of the Governor; and State of Connecticut, Office of the Governor |
Anthony Torres participated via speakerphone. Assistant Attorney General Phillip Miller appeared on behalf of the respondents. The Commissioners unanimously voted to adopt the Hearing Officer’s Report. The proceedings were recorded digitally.
Nancy Rice and Friends of Animals v. Kent Haydock, Chairman, Deer Management Committee, Town of Darien; Deer Management Committee, Town of Darien; and David Campbell, First Selectman, Town of Darien |
Nancy Rice appeared on behalf of the complainants. Attorney John Wayne Fox
appeared on behalf of the respondents. The Commissioners unanimously voted to adopt the Hearing Officer’s Report. The proceedings were recorded digitally.
appeared on behalf of the respondents. The Commissioners unanimously voted to adopt the Hearing Officer’s Report. The proceedings were recorded digitally.
Mike Sikoski v. Saul Nesselroth, as Chairman, Board of Ethics, Town of Mansfield; and Board of Ethics, Town of Mansfield |
Attorney Dennis O’Brien appeared on behalf of the respondents. The Commissioners unanimously voted to adopt the Hearing Officer’s Report. The proceedings were recorded digitally.
Nancy Burton and the Connecticut Coalition Against Millstone v. Daniel Esty, Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Environmental Protection; and State of Connecticut, Department of Environmental Protection |
Nancy Burton appeared on behalf of the complainants. Attorney Melinda Decker and Mary Lou Kramer appeared on behalf of the respondents. The Commissioners voted, 5-0, to adopt the Hearing Officer’s Report. Commissioner Riess recused herself from participating in the matter. The proceedings were recorded digitally.
Bart Bryant v. Attorney General, State of Connecticut, Office of the Attorney General; and State of Connecticut, Office of the Attorney General |
Bart Bryant appeared on his own behalf. Assistant Attorney General Kirsten Rigney appeared on behalf of the respondents. The Commissioners voted, 5-0, to adopt the Hearing Officer’s Report. Commissioner Einhorn recused himself from participating in the matter. The proceedings were recorded digitally.
Dawn Luddy v. J. DeCarlo, Chief, Police Department, Town of Branford; and Police Department, Town of Branford |
The Commissioners unanimously voted to adopt the Hearing Officer’s Report.
Kathleen K. Ross reported on the New Britain Superior Court Memorandum of Decision in Bradshaw Smith v. Freedom of Information Commission, et al. dated December 28, 2011.
Lisa F. Seigel reported on the New Britain Superior Court Memorandum of Decision in Connecticut Department of Education, et al. v. Freedom of Information Commission, et al. dated December 29, 2011.
Victor R. Perpetua reported on pending appeals.
Victor R. Perpetua reported on pending appeals.
Colleen M. Murphy reported on ongoing activity related to the consolidation of the FOIC with other state agencies and made available copies of a report on that consolidation.
Colleen M. Murphy reported on legislation.
Colleen M. Murphy reported on legislation.
The meeting was adjourned at 4:20 p.m.
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Thomas A. Hennick
Thomas A. Hennick
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